European Energy & Renewables Associate - London

Lazard is seeking a Junior Associate to join the Energy & Renewables team in London. The Associate will report to senior bankers on each transaction and support day‑to‑day transaction and marketing efforts, conduct company and industry analysis on new transaction opportunities, and collaborate on client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyse, sensitize and adapt both internal and client‑prepared financial and statistical analysis/models. Evaluate qualitative and quantitative data.
• Assist in the preparation and production of presentations and marketing materials for clients and prospective clients in consultation with team members.
• Assist with the execution of M&A transactions.
• Use your own knowledge and judgement to add information to presentations where appropriate.
• Assist in due diligence efforts.
• Identify issues arising and offer potential solutions.
• Create productive relationships with clients and advisors.
• Quality‑check finished products with regards to content, consistency and grammar.
• Ensure accuracy of numerical work produced by junior bankers before delivering the final product to senior bankers.
• Manage, supervise and develop analysts. Delegate work to juniors and actively supervise information reported back to Associates.
• Act as a role model for analysts.
• Assist senior bankers on an ad‑hoc basis as needed with various reports and analysis.

Qualifications

• Significant M&A transaction experience within an investment banking environment. Preferred experience in Energy & Renewables, Oil & Gas, Power, Utilities / Infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of financial modelling and M&A processes – e.g., valuations, company overviews.
• Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to support extensive modelling within Excel and presentations.
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting practices to support M&A activity.
• Experience in cross‑border M&A and conducting financial and strategic analysis.
• Minimum 2.1 university degree classification (or equivalent if studied outside the UK).
• Self‑motivation with demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests.
• The ability to take initiative and function independently while maintaining strong team skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, with strong written skills.
• Experience delivering requested materials to senior bankers in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated awareness of the regulatory environment.
• High standards of professional and ethical conduct, adherence to legal and regulatory requirements of the banking environment.

Benefits

Lazard offers comprehensive, competitive benefits designed to enhance the health and well-being of employees. The company provides a highly individualized employee experience that supports a balance between career, family, and community commitments.